The Pioneer Podcast
The Pioneer Podcast, hosted by Ernst Roets and produced by Lex Libertas, is a weekly show focusing on South African politics, culture, and Afrikaner self-determination. Released every Thursday on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, it features Roets, a constitutional law expert and Afrikaner activist, discussing topics such as decentralization, farm murders, free speech, and Western heritage with various guests. The podcast often critiques centralized governance and race-based policies. Episodes provide in-depth analysis and are aimed at audiences interested in South African current events and Afrikaner issues.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Francois Rossouw, CEO of the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai), about the devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa. We examine its impact on farmers, farms, the agricultural sector and the country as a whole. Rossouw offers insight into how the crisis could be managed.
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Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I share the speech I recently delivered at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Cape Town.
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Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I sit down with veteran broadcaster Gareth Cliff — from 5FM success and 11 seasons on Idols to founding CliffCentral. Gareth explains why he left mainstream radio for independent digital media, how he fought (and won) a landmark legal battle over a cancel-culture controversy, and why he’s lost faith in South Africa’s political leadership. We also discuss the decay of legacy media and free speech in the podcast era. You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-usClick here to sign up to the Lex Libertas Newsletter - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/newsletter
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets share some ideas about our plans for 2026, including long-term and short term-goals and how you can get involved.
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Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I look back at 2025 and how Lex Libertas has grown since our establishment in March 2025. I give a short breakdown on the following:
• Research we have done so far
• The domestic support we have gained
• Raising International awareness and recognition
• The support we converted into practical action
• Our progress in changing De Facto realities
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I reflect on the massive year that 2025 was. Stay tuned for our plans for 2026.
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I explain why raising awareness about the crisis in South Africa is essential for increasing political pressure, while also highlighting the importance of encouraging investment in the country.
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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Martin van Staden, Head of Policy at the Free Market Foundation in South Africa, about the narrative that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the media have been pushing regarding the crisis is south Africa, growing international criticism and the conclusion of the G20 summit.
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Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
In this video, I speak with the renowned economist, Dawie Roodt about why the ANC will never be able to fix South Africa, the fundamental flaws of Socialism, the nature of modern economies and how are our obedience keeps the system in place.
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Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
In this episode, I sit down with Ernst van Zyl, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum, to discuss some of the biggest developments in South Africa during 2025, including the so-called Afrikaner letter and the approach of those who criticize the Afrikaners for wanting to create a future in South Africa.
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